Indosat Ooredoo ready to launch 4.5G technology
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PT Indosat Ooredoo is ready to launch its 4.5G technology in 2017 that is two times faster than its 4G predecessor, said a company spokesman.
“We have been developing the 4.5G technology since 2012 and we are ready to launch this year, starting with the introduction of new technological infrastructures such as modernized BTS (Base Transceiver Station) in several regions,” according to its Group Head of Network Strategy and Solution, Yune Marketatmo, on Wednesday.
Singapore and Malaysia are already ahead of Indonesia in launching the 4.5G technology, along with some European and Middle Eastern countries.
Marketatmo also noted that in order to prepare for its introduction, the company has been working to place 4.5G data centers in several areas around Java since 2016, while the headquarters will be in Jakarta.
“The data centers will be built in strategic locations close to customers so they can communicate easily and take advantage of this new technology,” he added.
Marketatmo further explained that existing customers who are currently using 4G would be automatically upgraded to 4.5G. This will also apply to mobile devices that are compatible with the 4.5G technology.
Indosat Ooredoo currently has 81.6 million customers and the company saw an increase of their data usage by 114.2 percent compared to previous years.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will Indosat Ooredoo introduce its 4.5G technology?
When will Indosat Ooredoo introduce its 4.5G technology?
The company is ready to launch its 4.5G technology in 2017. This introduction will begin with new technological infrastructures, including modernized BTS in various regions, as explained by a company spokesman.
Q.How will existing Indosat Ooredoo 4G customers be affected by the 4.5G launch?
How will existing Indosat Ooredoo 4G customers be affected by the 4.5G launch?
Existing 4G customers will be automatically upgraded to 4.5G. This upgrade will apply to customers whose mobile devices are compatible with the new 4.5G technology once it is introduced this year.
Q.Which other countries have already launched 4.5G technology?
Which other countries have already launched 4.5G technology?
Singapore and Malaysia are noted as being ahead of Indonesia in launching 4.5G technology. Some European and Middle Eastern countries have also already introduced this advanced technology.
Q.Where are the 4.5G data centres being established?
Where are the 4.5G data centres being established?
The company has been working to place 4.5G data centres in several areas across Java since 2016. The main headquarters for these data centres will be located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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